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how do you watch your anime?

I was wondering if ppl here had different habits on how they watch their anime. Like do you prefer dvds or just watch stuff on the computer. Streams or downloaded files? Do you sit/lie in a strange position while watching? Do you gather snacks and make other preparations before you start watching? Anything not mentioned here?

As for myself, I usually watch stuff on my computer, well that's not counting the times I go the local anime club's meetings and watch dvds with them. I'm too lazy to wait for the download to finish so I watch stuff in streams even though they cut them in 2 parts these days. I have a habit of gathering snacks, even when I don't have anything special to eat I'll just make a few sandwiches and eat those while wathing. When I sit at my computer and watch anime, I often lift my feet on my computer table and sink really deep in my chair. I also laugh aloud, and even talk to myself. The neighbours in my student's apartment prolly think i'm crazy, but I like anime so much I don't even care.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

DVD's on my computer (as opposed to playing the DVD's with the TV's DVD player).

Streams or downloaded files?

Nah, I hate watching episodes from streams. I download them first. (That is, if/when I download anime. But I usually get the DVD's as downloading can get really boring on my slow internet.)

Do you sit/lie in a strange position while watching?

I sit just like I always sit on the computer chair. There are various poses, but none of them is particularly strange. I don't like lying or sitting away from the computer screen (on my bed or the couch or something) while watching; I always sit on the computer chair.

Do you gather snacks and make other preparations before you start watching?

Nope. I don't like eating while watching (anime or otherwise). And there aren't any special "preparations"... other than making sure there won't be any distractions (well, if that counts).

Anything not mentioned here?

I don't like watching with people. I don't like any sort of communication or even just "observers" around me while I'm watching (anime or otherwise) or pretty much doing anything.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

I like watching it on the tv. I like buying anime DVD's that way I have a nice collection and can watch them anytime I want without waiting for the video to load. I usually get snacks cuz I eat like loads xD... I was watching Naruto the other day with peanuts, it was good

Re: how do you watch your anime?

I always normally stream the anime I watch. I have myself a decent anime DVD collection but I never watch any of it. It's basically just for show and to own the anime I really enjoy to support the creators.

But the weirdest thing is that when an anime starts having a lot of ramen in it I end up cooking some ramen since it makes me hungry.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

It all really depends. Usually, I'll watch 'em on dvd on my laptop, curled up on the couch. As far as snacks go, depends if I am just watchin one disk, or if I'm going for a marathon, (sometimes like to hammer out a 13 epis series in one day). Once in awhile, I'll stream a few episodes from Netflix on the PS3. But mostly, just watchin on dvd.
Oh, and the occasional anime night where me, the roomie, and a friend get together to watch anime, or anime related shows.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

Originally Posted by The Rebel

It all really depends. Usually, I'll watch 'em on dvd on my laptop, curled up on the couch. As far as snacks go, depends if I am just watchin one disk, or if I'm going for a marathon, (sometimes like to hammer out a 13 epis series in one day). Once in awhile, I'll stream a few episodes from Netflix on the PS3. But mostly, just watchin on dvd.
Oh, and the occasional anime night where me, the roomie, and a friend get together to watch anime, or anime related shows.

What is Netflix? I got PS3 to, I want to know how to stream from the PS3.

OT: I usually download the episodes, but sometimes I buy the DVDs. For example I got all the episodes from Death Note on DVD. I usually lie down in my bed and just watch the anime as long as I can.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

I usual watch it from Streams or if i can't find it i download. Do i sit or lie in strange positions? well i do that anyway. I make sure that i got something to drink and that the curtains are closed that way i can see the screen better and more information, sometimes i watch anime with my Cat.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

Usually stream. Theres only one series i have on DVD anyway, and i bought that cause i liked watching it when i streamed that through my laptop too.

I dont have any particular habits when watching anime... i watch it wherever my laptop may be and however is most comfy at the time!
[although i do like drinking tea when i sit down and watch it... now i just sound like a British stereotype ^^' ]

Re: how do you watch your anime?

I use torrents and Youtube video converters; if I had bought every single episode of anime I've watched via DVD, I would have spent well over $7,500, which is ridiculous.
I ALWAYS watch them at night, after everyone else has gone to sleep. Either on my iPod or on my laptop, depending on the circumstances.

"dude your user name is B.A! props! sounds like a stoner metal band *loves stoner metal*...i might steal it >.>"

Re: how do you watch your anime?

If the DVD isn't available for a rational price, I'll try the nearest legal stream. If I really want to watch it, I'll watch it on an illegal stream. I've been getting into the habit of watching anime on my iPod and it's starting to worry me.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

Originally Posted by Desulishor

I was wondering if ppl here had different habits on how they watch their anime. Like do you prefer dvds or just watch stuff on the computer. Streams or downloaded files? Do you sit/lie in a strange position while watching? Do you gather snacks and make other preparations before you start watching? Anything not mentioned here?

I don't really like watching stuff on the computer. Good point since I don't own the computer and I have a plasma TV. I don't mind buying cheap DVDs (from Malaysia) but I usually rely on my cousin since he downloads loads of anime stuff and has a nose for quality. (LIke blu-ray.)

I usually sit up. If I'm tired I'll probably lie on the sofa, though I still find it odd to watch stuff lying down sideways.

Nope, don't gather anything special unless I'm hungry and bought snacks and/or it's mealtime. When I have an anime series on hand that I've not watched I'm likely to watch it, finish it, then watch it for days on end till it dies. Otherwise usually I'd be reading.

No. Just that Blu-ray is really quite good. If you don't have to buy it, lol.

Re: how do you watch your anime?

Originally Posted by caelesti

What is Netflix? I got PS3 to, I want to know how to stream from the PS3.

Netfix is a online DVD rental site, that also has stuff you can stream. I believe the cheapest deal they have is the 9 bucks amonth, (plus tax) and you get one disk at a time in the mail, and unlimited streaming. If you sign up, you order a special disk for the PS3, (the disk is free and yours to keep) and you use the disk each time you wish to stream something. Any other questions?